Report Overview

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Africa Cross Border Road Freight Transport Market Outlook

The Africa cross border road freight transport market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% between 2024 and 2032. The market is being aided by improving transportation infrastructure and surging intra-regional trade in Africa.

Key Trends in the Market

Cross border road freight transport refers to a process of moving freight between different countries using light, medium, or heavy motor vehicles. In Africa, this process is facilitated under the set regulations and laws of African nations.

  • The increasing intra-regional trade in Africa to support the industrial and economic growth of the region is driving the Africa cross border road freight transport market growth.
  • Consistent improvements in the transportation sector, coupled with the improving road conditions across African nations, are adding to the market growth. Increasing investments in the modernisation of transportation infrastructure are also likely to advance cross border road freight transportation in the coming years.
  • Governments in the region have introduced initiatives like AfCFTA to create traffic-free cross border transportation, drive industrialisation, and boost intra-African investment and trade. Moreover, authorities are attempting to reduce mobility constraints for road transport operators by regulating access and issuing cross-border permits, which is expected to be a crucial Africa cross border road freight transport market trend in the forecast period.

Market Analysis

Based on service, the market is segmented into cross-border freight transport, international transportation management and freight forwarding, and international warehousing and logistics. On the basis of platform, the Africa cross border road freight transport market segmentations include crowd shipping platform, digital freight exchange, specialised and generic marketplaces, and tender platform.

By end use, the market is categorised into manufacturing and automotive, oil and gas, chemicals, agriculture, fishing, and forestry, distributive trade, and pharmaceutical and healthcare, among others. The major regional markets for cross border road freight transport in Africa include South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Algeria, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the Africa cross border road freight transport market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

  • DSV Panalpina A/S 
  • Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
  • Deutsche Post AG 
  • Cargo Carriers (Pty) Limited 
  • CEVA Logistics 
  • Value Logistics Limited 
  • APM Terminals BV 
  • Bidvest Group Limited 
  • Biddulphs International 
  • DPD Laser Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd 
  • Super Group Ltd. 
  • Others

Market Share by Platform

Digital freight exchange accounts for a considerable portion of the Africa cross border road freight transport market share. This can be attributed to the significant cost and time saving achieved by digitalising the freight transport process. In addition, digital freight exchange provides the facility of real-time shipment tracking, improving freight control.

Market Share by End Use

As per the Africa cross border road freight transport market analysis, the manufacturing and automotive sector is likely to represent a significant market share in the forecast period, owing to the increasing production and foreign direct investments (FDI) in the manufacturing sector of the region.

Over the forecast period, African countries are poised to attract investments in the export-led manufacturing and automotive sectors, which, in turn, is expected to boost the Africa cross border road freight transport market demand.

Competitive Landscape

DSV Panalpina A/S is a leading company which offers solutions related to air freight, sea freight, road transport, and special project transport, among others. The company also offers value-added services such as insurance and customs clearance.

Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a company which offers innovative logistic solutions catering to sectors such as agriculture, mining, and petrochemical, among others. It was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa.

Deutsche Post AG is a multinational package delivery and supply chain management company which was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The company offers international mail and parcel services.

Other market players include Cargo Carriers (Pty) Limited, CEVA Logistics, Value Logistics Limited, APM Terminals BV, Bidvest Group Limited, Biddulphs International, DPD Laser Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd, and Super Group Ltd., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Service
  • Platform
  • End Use
  • Region
Breakup by Service
  • Cross-border Freight Transport
  • International Transportation Management and Freight Forwarding
  • International Warehousing and Logistics
Breakup by Platform
  • Crowd Shipping Platform
  • Digital Freight Exchange
  • Specialised and Generic Marketplaces
  • Tender Platform
Breakup by End Use
  • Manufacturing and Automotive
  • Oil and Gas
  • Chemicals
  • Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
  • Distributive Trade
  • Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • South Africa
  • Egypt
  • Nigeria
  • Algeria
  • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • DSV Panalpina A/S 
  • Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
  • Deutsche Post AG 
  • Cargo Carriers (Pty) Limited 
  • CEVA Logistics 
  • Value Logistics Limited 
  • APM Terminals BV 
  • Bidvest Group Limited 
  • Biddulphs International 
  • DPD Laser Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd 
  • Super Group Ltd. 
  • Others

*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% between 2024 and 2032.

The increasing intra-regional trade in Africa, consistent improvements in the transport sector, and the improving road conditions across African nations are the major drivers of the market.

The key trends in the market include reductions in mobility constraints for road transport operators and the rising FDI in the manufacturing sector.

The major countries included in the market report are South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Algeria, among others.

Cross-border freight transport, international transportation management and freight forwarding, and international warehousing and logistics are the different services offered by cross border road freight transport.

Crowd shipping platform, digital freight exchange, specialised and generic marketplaces, and tender platform are the major platforms of cross border road freight transport.

The various end uses of cross border road freight transport are manufacturing and automotive, oil and gas, chemicals, agriculture, fishing, and forestry, distributive trade, and pharmaceutical and healthcare, among others.

DSV Panalpina A/S, Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions (Pty) Ltd, Deutsche Post AG, Cargo Carriers (Pty) Limited, CEVA Logistics, Value Logistics Limited, APM Terminals BV, Bidvest Group Limited, Biddulphs International, DPD Laser Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd, and Super Group Ltd., among others, are the key market players.

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